8 Culture Cherry Blossoms at Haruki Station Bonson Lam The name Haruki literally means "spring tree", being on the Nankai or south sea railway from Osaka to Wakayama and Kansai Int...
Culture Tsubaki Jinja Anonymous The imposing Tsubaki Shrine just south of central Matsuyama is a good place to see the regular performance of Shinto worship.
Culture Jion-ji Temple - Kasukabe Justin Dart Jion-ji; small, local, not one for the tourists - as authentic as they come
Culture Exploring Shimane Rey Waters Shimane Prefecture is a pleasant surprise for any visitor. With so much to offer it is worth the effort to visit this remote...
Culture Akiruno City - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Akiruno City is known for its nature but is also home to some surprising go-to spots. These include Akigawa Bridge, Akigawa V...
Culture Kew Gardens Exhibition: Yamaguchi 2021 Kim A special exhibition taking place at the Shunan City Museum of Art looks into a range of botanical artworks which were inspir...
Culture Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Museum, Kyoto Peter Sidell Close to Kiyomizudera temple in Japan's former capital Kyoto, the Sannenzaka Museum houses small but beautiful exhibitions of...
6 Culture Mitaka's Ghibli Museum in Pictures Hana Joy Small quirks of the Ghibli Museum make all the difference. It's a must-see for those Ghibli fans out there, but don't forget ...
Culture Smiling Raccoon Dogs Akio Negishi Have you ever seen smiling raccoon dogs? They are very popular and familiar in Japanese culture from the ancient time, and yo...
Culture Onshi Hakone Koen Park Tomoko Kamishima Wandering and strolling around the hills and lakeside is pleasant, especially on a warm sunny day. Onshi Hakone Koen Park (恩...
